K is for kiwi fruit

K is for kiwi fruit. Kiwi fruit are an unusually looking, nutritious and conveniently packaged food source packed with fibre and vitamins. They are vibrant, deliciously sweet and make a great fruit salad or lunchbox addition- perfect for little hands and brilliant for little ones on the go.

DID YOU KNOW?

A kiwi fruit has more vitamin C than an orange.

They are native to China and were originally known as Yang Tao.

Kiwi fruit was named after New Zealand’s Kiwi bird because they are both small, brown and furry (and flightless!).

Raw kiwi contains actinidain, a protein-dissolving enzyme that can help digest a meal much like the papain in papaya or bromelain in pineapple.

WHY ARE KIWI FRUIT SO GOOD FOR YOU?

2- Eating vitamin C-rich fruit such as kiwi has shown to have a protective effect against respiratory symptoms associated with asthma such as wheezing

3- Kiwis are a great source of fibre which helps to prevent constipation and other intestinal problems.

4- Despite tasting sweet, they have a low GI index, meaning they don’t raise blood sugar levels quickly. (Kiwi fruit has a glycemic load of 4, which means that it’s safe for diabetics).

5- Kiwi fruit are a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant known to protect skin from degeneration.

K is for kiwi fruit. Below we have a fun kiwi fruit craft idea on how to make “Kiwi Fruit Aliens” as well as a delicious, simple and allergy friendly Kiwi Smoothie Bowl idea … check them out. They are fun ways to celebrate kiwi fruit, to talk about their texture, their taste and why they’re so good for us and important in our diets!

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